Recreation - Water

There is plenty of water around in Kilmadock for recreational use. The River Teith runs for some 8 miles from Callander and is about 30 yards wide at Doune. A number of burns exist: Ardoch, Annat, Keltie, Argaty and Dragon to mention just some. The main lochs are Loch Mahaick and Loch Watson, both are Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Just outside the local area is Loch Rusky, which is towards Thornhill. In bygone days a unique water sport called "Doune Dooking" happened. This is where a person who was bad was tied and dipped in the water, until they repented, whilst singing the Doune Dooker's song. This sport no longer continues and is not recommended. More recently a confectionary lorry crashed into the Teith bridge and lost some of its load into the river, local school kids had great fun retrieving these!

Canoeing/Kayaking The river Teith runs for eight miles from Loch Lubnaig and Loch Venacher. You can canoe down the Teith from Torrie to the Teith Bridge. This can be accessed from the old Doune to Callander road (on the south side of the river). You can also canoe further north at Loch Venacher or Loch Earn.

Angling/Fishing The Teith is well stocked in sea trout, salmon and brown trout. Doune Angling Club is a closed club. The river was famous for River Lamprey and pearls. Loch Mahaick has perch and pike, but is privately owned. Lanrick Estate, Loch Rusky and Lake of Menteith also have licensed Angling.

Sailing and Powered Several lochs nearby have sailing: Loch Ard, Loch Earn, Loch Lomond and Loch Tay are just some. Loch Ard Sailing Club is the nearest organisation. Waterski/Jetski/Motorboats facilities are available on Loch Tay and Loch Lomond.

Curling Doune Curling Club was founded in 1732 and is the 2nd oldest Curling club in the world. They now play regularly at Stirling ice rink and occasionally outdoors on Doune ponds (weather permitting).

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